Final Field Program - University of Virginia

CAP40 CAPE MALAY COOKING SAFARI (1000-1400 Wednesday, 06 October) Minimum 16/
Maximum 40 (PRICE: $99)
Perched on the slopes of Signal Hill and overlooking Table Bay and Mountain is the colorful Bo-Kaap
community with its cobblestone streets, legends and secrets. Walk to Cape Town‘s historical quarter and turn
your focus to the extraordinary cuisine of the Cape Malay community. While shopping for ingredients to prepare
a typical Cape Malay dish, discover links between history, food and religion. Enjoy an informal cooking
workshop in a Bo-Kaap family restaurant, which is just below their home. Learn how to mix masala, fold
samosas, and balance the flavors of Cape Malay curry, catering to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Share the
table with the hostess and cooking instructor and enjoy the rich opportunity of interesting conversation and
interaction.
CAP41 REHEARSAL OF LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR (1330-1630 Wednesday, 06 October) Minimum 20/
Maximum 50 (PRICE: $46) PRE-SALE ONLY
[FDP: PLASKET]
Join Professor Plasket and Michael Williams – former SAS Theatre Professor and General Manager of Cape
Town Opera – in attending a rehearsal of Donizetti‘s Lucia di Lammermoor, directed by Angelo Gobatto at
Artscape Opera. After a brief tour of Artscape theatre complex, enjoy a brief discussion on Donizetti‘s
masterpiece which will be followed by a 45-minute piano rehearsal on the opera stage. Meet some of the soloists
and learn more about Cape Town Opera‘s activities. Coffee and donuts will be served.
This visit will provide an excellent field opportunity for members of Professor Plasket's class to hear highly
trained vocalists, observe a professional company prepare for performance and hopefully talk with singers about
their life in opera. These observations will provide a basis for reflection papers and be a key component for class
presentations later in the term.
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CAP42 INVERDOORN GAME RESERVE (0730-1630 Thursday, 07 October) Minimum 30/Maximum 60
(PRICE: $219) PRE-SALE ONLY
Depart the pier for a game drive in the green oasis amidst the harsh and dry Karoo environment. Pass the wine
region of Paarl while traveling through the fertile Tulbagh Valley to the deciduous fruit-growing region of Ceres,
just over two hours from Cape Town. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink upon arrival at the Inverdoorn Game
Farm. With more than 10,000 hectares dedicated to conservation, the Inverdoorn Game Lodge & Safari contains
more than 1,200 wild animals representing 28 different species and hundreds of species of birdlife. Africa‘s
magnificent wild animals have returned to this area for the first time in over a century. During your two-hour
game drive, you will have the chance to see giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, Oryx, sable antelope, kudu, impala and
springbok. A large number of birds can also be seen. The reserve also runs an onsite Cheetah Rehabilitation
Program. (Please note: lions and cheetahs are in an enclosure.) After your game drive, enjoy a lunch made with
fresh farm produce. After an enjoyable day viewing African wildlife, return to the ship. Please note: Participants
with walking difficulties or with limited mobility might find it difficult to get in and out of game vehicles. The
actual game drive can become bumpy so this trip is not advisable for those with back problems. Participants
should wear lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes and bring sunblock, sun hat, sunglasses and
windbreaker
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